Date: Tue, 05 Mar 1996 16:58:12 -0500 From: Julia Blixrud <jblixrud@CAPCON.NET> Subject: DC Continuing Education from CAPCON Spring Continuing Education Opportunities CAPCON Library Network is pleased to announce its Spring 1996 Continuing Education program. Nine workshops have been designed, covering a broad range of topics, to offer opportunities for library and other information organization staff in administration, systems, technical services, and reference to update their knowledge and skills. All classes will be conducted at CAPCON's Training and Education Center in downtown Washington, D.C. by nationally known instructors. 1. CD-ROM: Access via LAN, WAN, and the Internet, Mar. 28; Howard McQueen, McQueen & Associates, Inc. (formerly CD Consultants, Inc.) Many organizations are looking for solutions to provide local and/or wide- area network access to CD-ROMs. This workshop will include design options available to both those with currently established networks and those who are planning and new network and will identify ways to make better-informed buying decisions. 2. Redesigning Work in a Changing Library Environment, Apr. 12; Maureen Sullivan, Organizational Development Consultant The technical and political changes in our organizations create an environment that is difficult for library staff at all levels to balance the demands of production and work satisfaction. This workshop will introduce participants to a simplified approach to the redesign of work and individual jobs in library and information organizations. It is intended especially for managers and supervisors who are engaged in a redesign effort at the department or organization-wide level. 3. Positive Politics: Communication Strategies for Results, Apr. 18; Laura Holbrook, Principal, Lazar Holbrook and Associates The evolving realities of organizational downsizing, diminishing resources, and change organizational structures require changes in how individuals within the structure constructively influence the decision-makers. This workshop will explore how positive politics and an awareness of communication styles can enhance an individual's effectiveness. 4. Managing Electronic Serials in the Library, Apr. 23; Marilyn Geller, Internet Product Specialist, Readmore, Inc. Back by popular demand, this workshop will address the variety of issues related to the identification, selection, acquisition, processing and providing access to the vast array of electronic journals now available on the Internet. 5. Making Presentations Work: Techniques, Tips & Tools, Apr. 30; Michael Kaplan, Head, Database Management, Harvard College Library, and Julia C. Blixrud, Director of Training and Education, CAPCON Library Network The explosion of Internet as the hot, new information tool and the increased emphasis on lifelong learning have created new demands for those who teach and make presentations. This workshop will help novice and experienced presenters prepare an effective presentation and will provide those attending with a hands-on look at the equipment commonly available today. 6. Client/Server: Options for Small and Large Libraries, May 3; Richard W. Boss, Senior Consultant, Information Systems Consultants, Inc. The state-of-the-art in library automation today is the client/server approach. It refers to either the architecture of a single system or the basis for linking one system to another. This workshop will examine the library automation landscape and suggest strategies for institutions to move into a client/server environment. 7. Strategically Planning Reference Services in an Electronic Environment, May 15; Eileen G. Abels, College of Library and Information Services, University of Maryland at College Park, and Danuta A. Nitecki, Libraries, University of Maryland at College Park The array of electronic options available to libraries today complicates the effective delivery of reference services. This interactive workshop will demonstrate how strategic planning applies to reference services and will provide participants with the opportunity to consider their own strategic goals and objectives. 8. Cataloging Internet Resources, May 17; Greta de Groat, Database Quality Section, WLN, and Steve Shadle, Serials Cataloger, University of Washington Libraries This workshop could be entitled, "Creating Order Out of Chaos." The instructors will provide an overview of the types of Internet resources being added to library catalogs, review and discuss with participants the cataloging rules used to describe and provide access to Internet resources, and provide opportunity for some practical cataloging experience. 9. Making Your Information Resources Accessible via Internet Technologies, June 3; Howard McQueen, McQueen & Associates, Inc. (formerly CD Consultants, Inc.) This workshop is for the information provider or the information professional who needs to gain an in-depth understanding of how to implement "private" Internet technologies to support publishing, indexing, and electronic distribution initiatives internally; or who are working to develop a quality presence on the Net for the purpose of disseminating information to customers, subscribers, members, or the Internet community as a whole. For a faxed copy of our full brochure and registration form, send your name and fax no. to workshop@capcon.net (Internet) 202.331.4368 (telephone) fax 202.331.4369 (fax). To learn more about our training and education opportunities, visit CAPCON's homepage at http://www.capcon.net Julia C. Blixrud jblixrud@capcon.net Director of Training and Education tel: 202-331-4368 (direct) CAPCON Library Network tel: 202-331-5771 (office) 1320 19th Street, NW, Suite 400 fax: 202-331-4369 Washington, DC 20036-1679
